Several years ago. a crew of men were working on the railroad when they were interrupted by a slow moving train. The train ground to a stop and a window in the last car was raised. A booming, friendly voice called out, “Dave, is that you?” Dave Anderson, the crew chief called back, “Sure is, Jim, and it’s great to see you too.” Dave Anderson was then invited to visit Jim Murphy, the president of the railroad. For over an hour the men chatted and then shook hands warmly as the train pulled out.
Dave Anderson’s crew immediately surround him and expressed astonishment that the president of the railroad was his personal friend. Dave then explained that over 20 years earlier he and Jim Murphy had started to work for the railroad on the same day. One of the men, half jokingly and half seriously asked Dave why he was still working out in the hot sun and Jim Murphy had gotten to be president. Rather wishfully Dave explained, “Twenty three years ago I went work for $1.75 an hour and Jim Murphy went to work for the railroad.”
Great goal produces great.
– Emmons
